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Clinton News-Record, 1974-07-04, Page 12Fishing in the Bayfield River on a lazy summer af:erhoon Is brother Steven, 8, tried their luck last week and after a futile a good way for two young, boys to pass away the long hours first try, they managed td hook a small fish that any small now that school 19 out. Greg Emmerton, left, 5, and his boy would be proud of. 'News-Record photo), Local girls to attend 4-H Conference The purpose of this Con- ference is to assist girls in gaining. an appreciation of their opportunities and respon- Abilities as individuals, mem- bers of a club, a community and as Canadian citizens. This Conference will encourage members to share their ideas and broaden their experiences by meeting with club members from across the province. A program has been planned to include special speakers, exhibits, demonstrations and participation of club girls in • discussion groups. Poem honors retiring teacher Oda To Marlon Powell June 21st, 1974 is today's date But tonight we're going back to '27 and '28. A young girl seeking her fill of knowledge Is spending 2 years at Teacher's College, Kintail area was where shy began her career, And on her first day her mother did hear One of the big lads say to the rest "Sure hope it's not the old one" - Marion had passed the first test. Two years here and then 2 years in a Kippen school, A pretty young, lass ,teaching the "Golden Rule". Not just 8 grades were in her care, She had grade 9'ers too in her hair, These grade 9 boys would line up for a chance To whirl their young teacher round the floor at a dance, T'was from September '32 till the summer of June '34, Miss Middleton was seen 'walking thru Tipperary school door. The old "Stone" schoolhouse on the 16th, Put many a bad boy beneath The stern and steady rule of this girl Who set several young hearts a-whirl. • Then at Christmas that Aatne.year. : Fran Powell froth. Sudbury' did 'appear. At his home he met the new teacher, And started to think about seeing a preacher. They say Love blooms in the spring, And Marion's heart sure did sing When Fran would take, her on a dancing date •Wearing her blue dress, in his '32 Roadster V-8, Whatever happened to all her old flames? Ken, John and Elmer were now just names. As everyone was well aware Wedding bells would soon fill the air, For the years from September '35 till '53, Marion was busy as a bee, Raising their own family of 4 Before .she started teaching once more. Baird's school in Stanley was the next place, With Sunday School and Young Peoples', How's she keeping pace? Then in 1960 a school closer to home she found 'Twas with her faithful red Valiant she got around. Since Goderich Township School Area had started Some of the grades had to be parted. So at Hotmesville 3, the grades were fewer She only had the l'ers and 2'ers. • At the new school just up the road Young principal John had a heavy load, So at "Mother" Powell's he could be found She sure was a great person to have around. When at last the new school was done Mrs. Powell moved in and taught just Grade One. Now many a youngster could soon fill your ear With tales of fun during his first year. How many times has she dried a tear? Or mended ripped pants? - Never fear Her "little people" had the best of care As long as Mrs. Powell was there. One experience we're sure she'll not forget Is the Snow storm of '71. Bet she's shivering yet. Stuck in snow was probably the one thing she did dread So ,next winter she can stay at home--stuck in bed. The hands of this woman were always busy , And NEVER EVER was she seen in a tizzy. Maple syrup and pancakes Grade l'ers did make And rolls and pumpkin tarts they did bake. "Spare the rod and spoil the child", she did believe And if they needed correcting she did not miss. "Give them time and they'll grow up," she'd say, And then hurry off to enjoy another day. t• , Her right-hand man, Fran, with hammer and nail Helped with the play props and he'd never fail Even if asked to cut down a tree, Then lug it to school for people to see. How nice we have some people who like brilliant things Her beautiful flowers to brighten the staff room she brings The rest of the teachers here sure must be dumb Mrs. Powell had the only "green thumb". Many, many pupils have passed thru your care , And surely some must have helped cause your grey hair. The title is "WhetrYou Get to be My Age." Now please write a book with many a page. You say "Look to the future--the past is gone" But memories of Mrs. Powell will long linger on. As one young lad who to school° has just started Said "We'll sure miss Mrs. Powell - she's being retarded", Words can't be found to express how we feel So by our presence tonight we hope we reveal You have our BEST wishes, straight from the heart As your years of "retirement" from the teaching start, Please accept this gift we picked just for you, Showing our wishes are sincere and true. From all your present and former "LITTLE PEOPLE" And parents and friends. by Millie Lobh in this .41T ;Od SHIRLEY imiLi WEARY IN HURON-MIDDLESEX • People matter more. ote NDP. JOIN THE NOP CAMPAIGN! CONTACT: 216 Wellington South, PHONE: Goderich-624,6340 Come See Our Large Selection of *Watches *Diamonds *Natural Gemstones *Royal Doulton Figurines A.14STETT JEWELLERS LTD. Established 1950 SEAFORTH -- CLINTON — WALKERTON 4J11 1111.:.: PICK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES, OPEN 8 A,M, NO POTS OR PANS BRING YOUR OWN QT, BOXES 2-4-6 or 1 1 OT, BASKETS OR QT. BOXES CAN BE PURCHASED 11/4 MILES NORTH OF, HENSALI. ON NO, 4 HWY, AND 11/4 MILES EAST JACK BELL R.R. 2 KIPPEN PHONE 2 6 2 Se 7,8 ,• .0* alo 41f Spring and Summer Dresses Pant Coats Spring Coats Sportswear All Weather Coats Pant Suits 2 0% TO 5 0% OFF 1 ,0 SHOPPE 045ofiticH OPEN All DAY WIONES8Alf OPIIIIIIDAY N18019 Tit II PAL •1 /4 t ig,CLINTON NEWS-HEC D, THURSDAY, -JULY 4, 1974 ‘, and 'around Clinton Pubic. Published by the Huron Middlesex NOP Riding Association Grade 'Eight Visit Toronto On June '10th, the grade 8's of Clinton Public School spent a 14 hour bus trip going to. Toronto. The bus picked us up. at the school at 7 and by 10;30 we were at the Science Centre. We were set free at the Science Centre to explore any part we wanted to see, but we had to be back in the bus at 2 at the latest. Our next visit was to the On- tario Legislature. There we were taken on a tour of the building and after we went into the House where we listened to the debate: Later Mr. Riddell had a talk with us in the Caucus Room. At 5 we were on our way home, but we stopped at a restaurant along the way for our dinner. By 9p,m. we were back home. We give our thanks to our driver for getting us there and back safely and to Mr. Addison and Mr. Lyon for preparing a fun-filled day for us. New Principal Last but not least in our new teacher interviews we will in- troduce you ,to our new prin- cipal, Mr. Taylor. Mr, Taylor has been a teacher for 15 years and a prin- cipal for nine of/these. He at- tended London Teachers' College and the University of Western Ontario, where he received his- Bacheler of Arts degree. Mr. Taylor taught in Mid- dlesex County for five years, at Usborne Central School for two years and was the principal there for seven years. He and his wife Carole live in Exeter, which causes him to have to commute each day. He says this is fine except for the O.P.P. air patrol. He says he likes being prin- cipal because he enjoys associating with students from kindergarten to grade eight and with parents, and he tries not to become tied to an office desk. He claims his most trying in7 cident was being storm-stayed with 330 students, for three days and three nights, eating bologna sandwiches and sleeping on the floor. In answer to our question bow -does he enjoy Clinton Public School, he says that he does enjoy it because 060 students is large family, Each student is unique in his own way and interesting things hap- pen with that many students, During the summer vacation, Mr. Taylor is planning to enjoy the summer weather, play some golf, and so some farming. By 7.,san McKay and Wendy Bell. Thank You Clinton Public School would like to thank ,the following people for their imporant duties, First the Recreation Committe for their assistance in our track and field meet, Next we would like to thank the chosen high school helpers, who put forth good efforts ,toward' our track and field events. Also, we would like to thank Mr, Harold Lobb for the use of his cultivator to lay out the track, Last of all, we would like to thank the horsemen for their co-operation ip keeping off the track so we could continue our plans with our field day. The above people plus Many more helped to make our track and field day a success. Thank you from Clinton Public School. Assembly The final assembly for 1973 and 1974 was held on Friday June 21. One purpose was o give out trophies to our Field Day Champions. The trophies were given to the following people: midget boy, Jim Fleming; midget girl, Darlene Johnston; junior boy, Jeff Ball; junior girl, Peggy Jones and Sherry Johnston, tied; intermediate boy, Kirby Deller; intermediate girl, Jill Clynick; senior boy, Ray Wheeler; senior girl, Nancy Hearn. Also, prizes were given to students who sold the most pens in the Student's Council pen campaign. First prize went to Eunice Batkin, who sold 56 pens. She won a tape recorder. Second prize was won by Paul Castle, who sold 45 pens and he won a record. Third prize was awarded to Kim Argyle who sold 18 pens. She won a pen and pencil set. - by. Marianne Menzies During the week of July 9- 12th, 200 4-fl Homemaking Club girls' from all parts of On- tario will be participating in the Girl's Conference held at `the University of Guelph, .The girls who are attending from Huron Connty are: Joanne Kieffer, RR 2, Teeswateer; Mary Edith Gar- niss, RR 4, Wingham; Barbara Moore, RR 5, Wingham; Dorothy Boneschansker, RR 1, Ethel; Joanne Gibson, RR 2, Seaforth; Marie Betties, RR 2, Bayfield; Shelley Weber, RR 3, Dashwood; Kathleen Gielen, RR 2, Crediton.