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Clinton News-Record, 1969-07-03, Page 3From My Window. Schools stifle competition Shirley Keller Quite a few people are upset by the Ontario educational system these days. They think the teachers' salaries are too high, the .county boards are too far removed from the people, the consolidated schools are too posh, gymnasiums are unnecessary and what's much worse, kids are left to themselves, undisciplined. 0. . BROWNIE 'S DRIVE-IN THEATRE CLINTON Box Office Opens at 8.00 p.m. THURS. & FRI. , July 3 and 4 A Big Country Music Double Feature `GOLD GUITAR' Showing at 9.15 p.m. - Starring Del Reeves & Mary Bowes 'A TIME TO SING' Showing at 10.30 p.m. -Starring Hank Williams Jr. and Shelley Fabares Both Features in Color Cartoon SAT., MON., TUES. , July 5-7-8 - DOUBLE FEATURE - 'SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHERIFF' Showing at'9.15 p.m. - Starring JAMES GARNER With Joan Hackett - in Color 'Sam Whiskey' (Adult Entertainment) Showing at 11 p.m. - Starring ANGIE DICKINSON Burt Reynolds and Clint Walker Color Cartoon WED., THURS., FRI. July 9-10-11 - DOUBLE FEATURE - 'BUONA SERA, MRS. CAMPBELL';. Showing at 9.15 p.m, (Adult Entertainment) - Starring GINA LOLLOBRIGIDA And SHELLEY WINTERS In Color - PLUS 'Play Dirty' (Adult Entertainment) Showing at 11 p.m. - Starring Michael Caine Color Cartoon 1 Actually these things don't bother me much. Once upon a time I taught school and you couldn't get me back in a Classroom for twice the wages, most of our teachers are paid. The county boards are managing remarkably well, I feel, considering the handicap they are working under; most schools are only comfortably nice, gymnasium training is a boon in our lazy society; and kids should get their behaviour training at home for the most part. • What really grabs me about the school system in Ontario is the hideous way in which the kids are averaged out, Competition may not be dead in the schools but it may as well be for all the encouragement the youngsters get. Parents send their brood off to school every morning for 10 months of the year.. They provide them with respectable clothes, a nourishing lunch, whatever money is required by the school for this project or that class outing and an occasional swat on the backside to remind them not to bring shame to the family name. Once a year parents get called into the . school for a five -or -ten-minute interview with the teacher. Usually the parents would be better off enjoying a rye and coke in some swinging bar because the conversation is pretty general and about all you'll learn about your kids is what a rotten influence your son has on the rest of the class and how talkative your daughter is during mathematics period. Also once a year, parents get the bill for the educational opportunities their youngsters have enjoyed for the past semesters. Taxpayers are required to pay the bill cheerfully, without question, and to keep their noses out of the school's business. But those parents. who have ever disregarded the rules and made it a point to discover just what does go on at school know that studepts,getir�iuch the same` keep -your -nose -clean -kid`' treatment. You are expected to knuckle under, to' work like a fiend for academic excellence, sporting success, dramatic decency, citizenship perfection, leadership proficiency and a dozen or so other attributes and at the end of your school career, particularly elementary school, each graduate gets the identical BUY YOUR DRUG NEEDS AT YOUR DRUG STORE SPECIALS TO Anacin Tablets, 100's Reg. 1 .35 for 1.09 Arrid Spray Deodorant Reg. 1.39 for 1.11 First Aid Spray, 5 oz. Reg. 1.69 for 1.13 Crest Toothpaste Reg. 1.25 for .99 Eno Fruit Salts Reg. 1.29 for 1.05 Gillette Stainless Blades, Reg. 1.45 for 1.19 10's JULY 5th House and Garden Insect Killer 1 1 .2 oz. Reg. 1.69 for 1.19 Listerine, 7 oz. Reg..85 for .66 Rexall Air Refresher, 13 oz. Reg. 1.59 for 1.19 Score Hair Dressing, 41/2 oz. Reg. 1,.19 for .95 Foot Spray, 6 oz. Reg. 2.33 for 1.83 Save With Safety at your Rexall Drug Store PRESCRIPTIONS *Pe( 2-95 Clinton, ' uteri() GODERICH 30 THE SQUARE PHONE 524-7811 AIRCONDITiONED SHOW TIMES: Sunday through Thursday, ONE SHOW ONLY -At 8 p.m, Friday and Saturday -TWO SHOWS -First Show starts at 7.30 p,m.; Setond Shbw at approximately 9.10 'p.m. THURS., FRI., SAT., SUN., MON., TUES. Six Big Days - July 3 to 8 ter/ PflUb nIwmnn JofnnE i1i0000111R ROBER'E OIRBREII Winnind -rEcryNicoi-oraANAn9torv. AUNIVERStt\NEVIMLN.1OR(MINPIC1URE • Saturday, (July 5) Matinee at 2.00 p.m. Starting Wed., July 9 for Four. Days "AFRICAN SAFARI" An Internationai Award Winning Picture--,-Itt Color piece of paper with the identical wording. Nothing more.. Certainly not a ' speck of recognition for any past accomplishments, Graduation exercises are gratifying for the teachers who are getting rid of the little monsters and for the two or three top students singled out for awards. There's nothing for the kid who worked his head off to complete the best science project. There's nothing for the gal who brought her history mark up from below average to above average in just three months, There's nothing for the shy little girl who overcame her problem to top her class in public. speaking. There's nothing for the boistrous boy who showed his extreme humility by organizing the marathon walk to aid retarded children. Sure, the teachers know about these accomplishments, Do the parents? Does the community? Do even the other students know? What's wrong with recognizing a student's accomplishments whether academic or not? Why can't there be more singling out, more public praise, more appreciation shown? The school system seems to want everyone in a neat little file. It hates to admit there are 'differences in the levels of ability although most everyone knows it already. Seems to me kids are going to get pretty weary of competing when there is nothing to be gained by it. Shobbrook reunion Sixty-five persons attended the Shobbrook Reunion held at Seaforth Lions Park Sunday afternoon. The provinces of Alberta and Manitoba and the State of Michigan were represented, along with many spots in Ontario. Officers chosen for next year- were ear were Mrs. Laura Saundercock, president; Bill and Verna Gibbings, vice presidents; Bob and Donna Gibbings, secretary -treasurers; Ted and Donna Lamont, Charles and Shirley Shobbrook, sports; Ross and Muriel Mills and Thelma Garrow, nominating committee and Bert and Dora Shobbrook and Vera Gibbings, refreshments. The oldest person at the reunion was Mrs. Laura Saundercock. The youngest was Marni Gibbings. The family which came the farthest was that of Donald and Shirley Snell from Drayton Valley, Alta. Adgstral Pork -news .Bishop Francis Spence confirms. 31 at base BY CAROLE WARNER Bishop Francis Spence, the auxiliary bishop of the Roman. Catholic Military Vicarate administered the sacrament of confirmation to 31 young men and women in St. Paul's chapel. at CFB Clinton last week. Offering mass with the bishop were Father J. McLean, director of Pastoral activities, Canadian Forces Headquarters, and Father R. Poirier, command chaplain, T. C.H.A. Father Glofcheski introduced Bishop Spence who then spoke on the sacrament of confirmation. Among the guests present were Col. and Mrs. E. W. Ryan, GRADUATION A/M Hugh Campbell Public School held its graduation program last week. J. W, Coulter, Huron County schools superintendent, addressed the 29 grade eight students. In his speech to the graduates he stressed that the future belongs to those who. prepare for it. The A/M Hugh Campbell school trophy was presented by Col. E. W. Ryan to Patricia Cummings and David Inkley for their outstanding achievements. Sgt. A. D. Dieroff presented the sports awards to: junior girls champion, Brenda Weinman; junior boys champion, Paul Langevin; intermediate girls. champion, Debbie Fischer; intermediate boys champion, Sandy Porter; senior girls champion, Nancy Parker; and Holland family The Holland family picnic was held last Saturday in Harbor Park, Goderich. After a hearty meal, the committee in charge - Mr. and Mrs. C. Zinn, Mrs. Leona Holland and Mr, and Mrs. Charles C. Nelson - conducted a sports program. Race winners included Mark, Judy, Margaret, Mary Ann and Debbie Wise, Donnie Holland, Robert Leard, Lloyd Zinn and Danny Leard. Winners of the three-legged _race,; were , Peter and.P„aul Wise, Wendy and Janice Zinn, Jeff and Brian Wise. Winners of a marshmallow race were Dianne Wise, Benny Liard and David Wise. In the paper bag whack contest, winners were Catharine Wise, Wayne Zinn and Tommy Liard. A teenagers' dress -up contest was won by Ronnie Wise and Gary Zinn, Catherine Wise and Karen Wise. Carolyn Wise won a young ladies' contest. Winners of a men's pie platter contest were Kim and Robert Holland and Gary and Terry Zinn. Mrs. Leona Holland won a e soNsET GODERICHiCARLOW SUNSET HOLME$-� • THEATRE V7l LE DRIVE-IN THEATRE CLINTON HWY. 8 GODERiCH AT CONCESSION RD. 4 . PHONE 524-9981 A "Mustang" Theatre THURS., FRi., SAT, • July 3.4.5 Walt Disney's "SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON" "The Greatest Adventure Of Them All" PLUS SECOND FEATURE -- A Western "COMANCHEROS" Starring JOHN WAYNE and DEAN MARTIN SUN., MON., TUES., -- July 6.7.8 ' "BONNIE & CLYDE" (ADULT ENTERTAINMENT) -- Starring WARREN BEATTY and PAYE DUNAWAY "They chased boredom with a hail of bullets" -- PLUS - "COOL HAND LUKE" (ADULT ENTERTAINMENT) --- Starring PAUL NEWMAN and GEORGE KENNEDY "They could beat him . . , They could chain hint . , . But they couldn't break him" Watch, for "Gimmick Night" 04 Monday ce Tuesday WED., THURS., FRI., SAT. - July 9 to 12 "HOOK, LINE and SINKER" A Comedy --- $tarring Jerry Lewis - - Peter Lawford - - Ann Francis ,- Plus Second Feature -• "GUNS OF NAVARONE" . "High rating adventure yarn" ----- Start(t j Gregory Peck - - David Niven - - Anthony Quinn H`very Wednesday is "rarity NIg12i" at Pile Sunset. Caridad; Truckload (Yr BusioatAcIrnission is Onry $.1.25 per nclticle, Adastrel Mayor and Mrs. Frank Golding, Capt. and Mrs. M. Brooks and the members of the Knights of •Columbus front the 4eneral assembly in Seaforth, A reception, prepared by the Catholic Women's. League, was held in the community centre and gave the 200 people present an opportunity to meet the bishop. J. Emmett Carter, bishop of the diocese of London; his secretary, Father Snider, Father Kelly of Clinton, Father Laraugh of Seaforth and Major Gautreau, Roman Catholic chaplain of Wolseley Barracks, London visited CFB Clinton earlier in the day. CEREMDNY senior boys champion, Stanley Norman Chairman of the school board, Major S. A. Dukes, presented the graduation certificates to: Ernest Bradshaw, Jeffrey Capeling, Arlene Carey, Lillian Cummings, Patricia Cummings, Kathryn Dieroff, Robert Dukes, Michael Ebel, Michael Finlay, Terence Fredin, William Gagne, Robert Gorman, Mark Groves, David Inkley, Frank Kasawan, Steven ' Larocque, Robin Lee, Stanley Norman, Raymond Palmer, Gloria Parker, Nancy -Ann Parker, Paul Pennimpede, Thomas Pennimpede, Deborah Poire, Jo Patricia Ryan, Eugene Schwab, James Shea, Rosemary Sparks and Michael Walker. holds picnic ladies' guessing contest. The youngest at the picnic was Mark Wise. The oldest was Mrs. E. Zinn. Alvin and Jeffrey Wise and Mrs. Liard won the lucky date contest, Other competitions were won by Murray Holland and David Wise. Sixty-three persons attended from various points in Ontario. On the 1970 committee will be Mrs. Leona Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wise and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zinn. 111111 3y Y' Atlas Studio Photo KENNETH AFIKELL Bayfield pair's son is named B.C. judge Attorney -General, Leslie R. Peterson, Q.C., has announced the appointment of Kenneth F. Arkell of Dawson Creek, B.C. as District and Criminal Judge for the County of Cariboo lying North and East of the Rocky Mountains, including Chetwynd and MacKenzie. In announcing the appointment, the Attorney -General said, "Mr, Arkell is a great addition to our team, as District Judge he will provide the needs necessary for our continuing advancement of the administration of justice within the interior of British Columbia." Mr. Arkell, 38, was born in Calgary, Alberta and received his high-school education in Clinton. He is an ex R.C.M.P. officer and former football player with the B.C. Lions. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Western Ontario and attended the Law School of University of British Columbia, graduating in 1959. It was during his three years at U.B.C. that he played with the B.C. Lions. In 1960 Mr. Arkell was called to the British Columbia Bar and since then has practised law in Dawson Creek. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and president of the Cariboo Bar Association. Mr. Arkell is married and has three children. He is the youngest son of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Arkell, of Bayfield: Clinton News -Record, T.hursday,July, 3, 1969 3 Conservatory announces exam results The Royal Con;;erYatory of Music of Toronto this week announced the following fist of successful candidates in examinations held recently in Clinton. The names are arranged in order of merit. Grade 10 piano:. Carolyn R. Hibbert. Grade 8 piano: pass - Lois A. Merrill, Barbara A. Keys, Thomas R. Travers, Kathy McEwen. Grade 7 piano: first class honours- Linda Riley; honours - Douglas Crich, Rosanne CFPL will resurrect Don Messer Jubilee James A, Plant, production manager of CFPL-TV, London, has announced that arrangements have been completed to telecast Don Messei's Jubilee each Saturday at 4:30 p.m., starting September 20. The program will be produced in Hamilton at the studios of CHCH-TV. Don Messer's Jubilee was dropped by the CBC after 11 years on the television network. The decision not to renew was greeted by a storm of protest. "We are pleased to be able to get this show for our area," said Mr. Plant. "There are many Don Messer fans in Western Ontario." Pas I'LL BE APPEARING iN THE ADS RUN BY En* Harry Williams 482-6633 CLINTON Distributor for all Shell Oil Products SHELL CHEMICALS DeVries; pass -- Sherry L. Travers. Grade 6 piano; honours - Barbara L, Lovett; pass - Sheila l.'',. Phillips, Jean F, Falconer, Brent Biter. Grande 5 piano; honours - Lorraine R, Symons; pass - Roderick G. W. CarnPbell, Laurie Kernigan (equal), Grade 4 piano: first class honours - Karen Tyndall, Katherine L. Engel; honours - Barbara M. Aggerholm, Virginia L. Flowers, Dana B, Morgan. Grade 3 piano: first class honours -- Michael Riley; pass - Marian L. Doucette, Grade 2 piano: honours - Jane M. Symons. NOW FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT Tit, CLOUD "NINE" ROOM At HOTEL CLINTON ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHT IS AMATEUR NIGHT Saturday Return Engagement Of The Ryans JOE RYAN On Violin and MRS. JOE On Guitar Cloud "9" Room Clinton • Chevrolet Pacesetter Values This year's cars at less than last year's prices. You already know where most prices are going. Up. So you'd naturally expect the brand-new '69 cars shown here to cost a lot more than last year. Fact is, many cars in this year's line-up from Chevrolet cost less, much less, than last year's models. 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